Every one of us has to
navigate difficult situations,
relationships and decisions. We
live in a world with information
and advice bombarding us from all
directions. How about a bit of
gentle encouragement and support
instead?
Julianne Harvey is an author,
speaker and nurturer. She has a
certificate in Counselling Skills
and finds joy in authentic,
vulnerable and caring connection
with others. Read her weekly blog
on self-care and the power of
nurture at
www.julianneharvey.com.
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Dear Julianne’s Joy,
My next door neighbours have
two young children who have
never been taught to respect other
people’s property. They pull
leaves off our trees, colour on our
porch, leave their toys in our yard
and throw garbage all over. The
parents apologize but do nothing
to rein in their kids. Other than
moving or taking matters into my
own hands which will land me in
jail, what should I do?
-
Fed Up
Dear Fed Up,
I don’t recommend going to
jail over someone else’s bratty
kids. In the heat of the moment, it
might help to remember that kids
eventually grow up, but if they
have no respect now they will